It is that time of the year again: San Francisco, Los Angeles, and other California cities and counties compete for the title of Highest Minimum Wage in the state. Read more
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Steps to Protect Yourself Against Meal Period Lawsuits
A recent court decision has made it easier for employers to protect themselves from meal break lawsuits by having employees sign a compliant meal period waiver.
Increases in Local Minimum Wages and IRS Mileage Rate Coming July 1, 2022
Local Minimum Wages
Employers checking to make sure they pay minimum wage can’t just rely on complying with California minimum wage standards. As we reminded you on December 8, 2021, many local jurisdictions have enacted their own minimum wage rules.Read more
CalSavers Deadline and New Ruling on Meal Periods
CalSavers Deadline:
The June 30, 2022, deadline for small employers to register with CalSavers is only five weeks away.
What is CalSavers?
Increases in State and Local Minimum Wages and Injunction on Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate
Increase in State Minimum Wage
The California minimum wage will increase effective January 1, 2022. For employers with 25 employees or less, the minimum wage will increase to $14.00 per hour, and for employers with 26 or more employees, the minimum wage will increase to $15.00 per hour.
The minimum wage increase also affects employees who are classified as exempt, who must earn at least twice the state’s minimum wage, AND satisfy the job duties criteria for an exempt position.
Starting January 1, 2022, the minimum salary (gross) that must be paid to exempt employees is as follows:Read more